VB.PV

It allows to get into the affected computer.
It causes the loss of information stored on the computer, either specific files or data in general.
It spreads
, across the Internet.

Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:

Aug. 13, 2006

Detection updated on:

Jan. 7, 2007

Statistics

No

Proactive protection:

Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description

VB.PV is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions.

It causes information loss:
it formats the hard disk, causing files to be lost; it indiscriminately deletes random files.

VB.PV uses the following propagation or distribution methods:

Exploiting vulnerabilities with the intervention of the user: exploiting vulnerabilities in file formats or applications. To exploit them successfully it needs the intervention of the user: opening files, viewing malicious web pages, reading emails, etc.

Via Internet, exploiting remote vulnerabilities: attacking random IP addresses, in which it tries to insert a copy of itself by exploiting one or more vulnerabilities.